The goal of the Baseball Career Conference is to provide members of the sports industry an opportunity to work with and learn from leading industry experts regarding the representation of athletes and the challenges of operating professional teams, leagues, facilities and media outlets. Anyone 16-years-old or older working on the business side of baseball or wanting to work in baseball is welcome to attend.

Tentative List of Speakers

Stan Kasten, former President of the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals and the current president, and part-owner, of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pat Gillick – former GM of four Major League Baseball teams including Toronto Blue Jays (1978–1994), Baltimore Orioles (1996–1998), Seattle Mariners (2000–2003), Philadelphia Phillies (2006–2008) Guided two teams to three World Series championships in his career: 1992 and 1993 titles with the Toronto Blue Jays, and a 2008 title with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Tracy Ringolsby – Baseball America and FoxSports.com. Hall of Fame baseball writer in his 37th year covering MLB is a co-founder of Baseball America, and is in his fourth year as analyst for Colorado Rockies games on Root Sports.

Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, SMWW President

Ryan Latham, Seattle Mariners Account Executive & SMWW Alumni

Michael Lawlor, Boston Red Sox Fan Services

Mark Smith, Oakland A’s Minor League Video Coordinator & SMWW Alumni

Cost: General Admission ($225 before October 31; $250 after); College Students, SMWW Alumni & Faculty ($135 before October 31; $150 after); and Team and Agency Employees ($125 before October 31; $150 after). Click here for more information and to register for the event.